Phone number changed - can't log in

SaintDH
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My mobile number changed a few years ago but I never updated my profile. 

Now I can't log in as Paypal wants to send me a text on the old number to verify the account.

I've tried logging in from a different browser which doesn't work.

Also tried using the Help Chat system, but this also requires me to log in to proceed.

Tried ringing the help support number but spent ages going round and round in circles with the automated options, could not get to a point of speaking to an actual person.

Funny thing is, when I selected 'Ask the Community' to access this forum, it allowed me to log in to create this profile to do this!

Really stuck as to how to resolve. Would really appreciate if anyone can offer some help with this please?

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Paypal_Ashley1
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Hello @Dalzy

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I am sorry you are still dealing with this issue, and I know it is frustrating. This channel is meant to act as guidance and to help point you in the right direction. Since this is an account-specific issue, you will need to work with our Customer Support directly to reach a resolution. You can reach our Customer Support by selecting "Contact" at the bottom of the PayPal website. I regret there are no additional options available to provide. 

Thank you, 

- Ashley


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wpo1408
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And if you don't have a phone any more?

Why won't PP accept Skype?

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nocell
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Can't log in because now demands mobile number

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PayPal_Ayesha
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Hello @nocell,

 

Welcome to the community forum and thanks for posting.

 

I am sorry to know that you're unable to access your PayPal account. Unfortunately, it is not possible to log in to your PayPal account without a registered mobile phone number. In this case, you can certainly contact our customer service by clicking contact at the bottom of the PayPal website to see the contact options so that our advisors can help you accordingly.

 

Best wishes,

Ayesha

 


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sarikc2
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Hi everyone, 

 

I moved from New Zealand back to my country but when I login to PayPal, they asked to verified with my NZ phone number. I couldn't do that coz I am back to my home country now. How to solve this problem? Thank you. 

 

Sarik 

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kernowlass
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@sarikc2 

 

Paypal is country specific so if you move countries you have to open another paypal account in the country you reside in and add an address / phone number / bank accounts / cards from within that country.

You should really withdraw any funds / resolve issues / remove cards and bank accounts / cancel any subscriptions and close the old Paypal account before you move countries. If you don't then you may have problems doing so once you have moved and may need to contact customer services for help to resolve things.

Contact options for Paypal are accessed by clicking help/contact bottom left of Paypal pages.

1. Paypal phones when available (you can use the guest option if you can't log in).
2. Live chat is also randomly available.
3. You can send them a message, during business hours you may also be able to message whilst logged out.
Or
4. Have you considered contacting Customer Service via Facebook or Twitter?
You can send them a personal message from their Facebook or Twitter pages.
It's: https://www.facebook.com/PayPal and @AskPayPal for Twitter.


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PercyAnn
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Hi, I lost my phone and paypal need to verify my account it needs code on my mobile number how can I fix this if I change the option of verifying it only have mobile phone , ill try to contact the paypal but what should I say?
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Dollarell
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Hello... When i try to log in to my account, they ask me a code recived on phone.... My problem its that i dont use that number from many years... What can i do?
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Jess1233
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I have this issue and can't contact paypal as I can't login. I don't have access to the App to verify that way. I also can't phone up the customer service because im deaf so me sending them an email would be better for me however this isn't possible as there isn't email to send to. I also don't use social media so cant contact via that
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dony79
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My phone number has changed. Now I would like to log in, so I can change my number and release the new one. How do I do that. I tried to log in but paypal keeps send codes to the old number, that I do not have anymore. How do I log into my account again? Thank you

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